Tahaa
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Tahaa is an island in the Society Islands archipelago, located in French Polynesia. It is part of the Iles Sous le Vent (Leeward Islands) and shares a single barrier reef with the neighboring island of Raiatea. Tahaa is known for its fertile land and is a producer of vanilla, copra, and pearls. The island's main settlement is Vaitoare. Evidence of early Polynesian settlement, including ancient marae (places of worship), can be found on Tahaa and surrounding islands, indicating its historical significance in Polynesian culture.12
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Îles Sous le Vent…the principal island, and neighbouring Tahaa are part of a single submarine formation and are surrounded by a single barrier reef. Tahaa lies north of Raiatea and is separated from it by a channel 2 miles (3 km) wide. To the east is the fertile island of Huahine, which becomes…
Read More…the principal island, and neighbouring Tahaa are part of a single submarine formation and are surrounded by a single barrier reef. Tahaa lies north of Raiatea and is separated from it by a channel 2 miles (3 km) wide. To the east is the fertile island of Huahine, which becomes…
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French PolynesiaRelief…Raiatea and its northern neighbour, Tahaa, are located on the same mountain mass and lie within a single barrier reef. Both have coastal plains suitable for growing coconut palms and raising livestock. Some vanilla is also grown. The group’s main port is Uturoa, located on Raiatea. To the east of…
Read More…Raiatea and its northern neighbour, Tahaa, are located on the same mountain mass and lie within a single barrier reef. Both have coastal plains suitable for growing coconut palms and raising livestock. Some vanilla is also grown. The group’s main port is Uturoa, located on Raiatea. To the east of…
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